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As president of the Black Student Union (BSU), she worked tirelessly to create an inclusive and empowering space for students, and fostered meaningful conversations and initiatives that have made a lasting impact on campus culture. She also served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, and as Club and Oversight Director for the Beloit Student Government Executive Board.

Her leadership extended beyond student organizations — she was also a dedicated athlete, competing on both the volleyball and lacrosse teams. She was selected for the Midwest Conference Academic All-Conference in volleyball. “Jasmin’s dedication, leadership, and passion inspire those around her,” says one of her advisors. “We look forward to seeing the incredible things she will accomplish in the future!”

Credit: Kayla WolfJasmin is graduating with a double major in business economics and international relations with a minor in Chinese, and she completed internships with the Fort Bend County Justice Center and with the Center for Science in the Public Interest. As a McNair Scholar, she balanced a rigorous academic workload while excelling in extracurricular activities.

“Jasmin is a highly motivated and intellectually curious student with significant experience in conducting independent research, and a person of integrity and strong character,” one of her professors reports. After graduation, Jasmin plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) at Syracuse University.

Beloit College class of 1981 members established the Martha Peterson Prize to honor Beloit’s seventh college president. Faculty members nominate students for this prize and members of the senior class vote on the final recipient.